Everyone wants to compete against their friends in a good old-fashioned shootout, right? \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHigh Noon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 for the iPhone and iPod Touch delivers such an experience and plenty more to iOS gamers looking for simple but addictive gameplay.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHigh Noon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00c2\u00a0pits you against your friends and nearly four million other online competitors in western shootouts. The gameplay, at its core, is simple and intuitive. To aim, tilt the device. To shoot and reload, tap the screen.<\/p>\n
While Happylatte\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s second title sports\u00c2\u00a0a steep learning curve, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHigh Noon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t unfair by any means. The winner is whoever can deplete their enemy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s health points first. Too simple, right? The game takes the western shootout idea several steps further, implementing a complete\u00c2\u00a0weapon upgrade system. Users can purchase\u00c2\u00a0items, such as a lasso, which renders your opponent temporarily helpless, along with more powerful weaponry.<\/p>\n
While High Noon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s upgrade system offers depth and replayability, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also one of the game\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biggest flaws. The game\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most powerful and awesome items are only available for purchase with Wampum, a currency entirely separate from gold. While users earn gold from winning matches, Wampum is uncommon. Unless you buy it. This lends quite an unfair advantage to those willing to purchase the virtual currency, as skill no longer equates to a victory.<\/p>\n
The game itself is free, and Happylatte needed to get something out of their investment. Personally, I would have preferred to pay four or five bucks for the complete experience over spending my money to purchase virtual currency in a game.<\/p>\n
In the end, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHigh Noon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 is an entertaining diversion worth its price tag (free, for the most part). The game is filled to the brim with addicting gameplay, smooth shootouts, and robust customization options.\u00c2\u00a0If you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to spend the cash, though, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t expect to defeat those who are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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